Big News! We Are Selling Our Narrowboat

[@dougeast]

We will miss that soothing voice.

[@danielbertsch8291]

Feeing selfishly sad you are moving off Alba and on to a different life. I very much enjoyed your recording of the seasons and the joyful appreciation of nature. In addition, the earnest sweetness of Marina’s management of boat life and her narration of your adventures and day-to-day was a welcome point of calm in a frantic world. I also note the depiction of the love and care between the two of you has been an inspiration … even for a much older viewer. Best wishes!

[@mozamariner4443]

Somehow expected this news, your my second boater to leave, I wish and hope you both happiness in your future endeavours, I will miss you, thanks for letting me into your lives, it’s been a beautiful pleasure to watch you, take care ❤❤❤❤❤

[@robinblackmoor8732]

My third boat sold. Only one left that I follow now.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@eastcoast4233 FoxesAfloat bought a farm. CruisingtheCut left than switch to Van camping. Now has a smaller boat. The couple that had the boat restaurant quit too. Probably some others. There was a lot more boat channels.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@eastcoast4233 Oh, I see. Yeah, nobody recently that can think of. The Pirate is my last narrowboat channel that I follow.

[@robinblackmoor8732]

@@eastcoast4233 Her name is Lorna something right? He did a few videos with her. i remember a live Christmas thing they did.

[@tonyrobinson362]

​@robinblackmoor8732 Pirate will be next its getting far to expensive.

[@jorushent]

This hasnt come as a shock.. given the slowing down of content.. i will really miss your channel ... your videos have always been enjoyable, and I've loved following you on this journey .. sad its come to an end... wishing you happiness in whatever is next for you guys... would have loved to hear what that looks like...

[@janicestewart9581]

You guys were my first KZbin subscription! I've enjoyed watching your adventures over the years. Sure will miss you. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Take care.

[@s.maness-turner9565]

Thank you for sharing your lives with us in such an intimate way. Funny, but feels that you are family moving away that we will never see again. Wish you the best in this new chapter of your lives. ❤

[@orchidhouse297]

I do hope you will update us occasionally. We'll be wondering what you are up to. I think narrow boats are like some of the other things in life - you never own it, you look after it for the next person.Thank you for sharing your boating lives.You created one of my favourite channels. I wish you the very best for your future and I will keep the notification bell on my computer - just in case you put out an update.

[@paulcatarino2209]

During the lock downs I started watching Van-Life, Narrowboat and Sailing videos, not sure why I'll never do any of these things. After the lockdowns lifted three of the five Van life channels (I follow) all bought homes/land and became renovation/offgrid living channels, now were loosing the narrowboaters as well.

[@BoatTime]

Sad to see you leave the waterways, but excited for your next steps in life 🥳 Thank you for giving us the confidence to take on narrowboat life, and thanks for paving the way for boaters and vloggers alike 😊💕 Best of luck to you both! 💜

[@jaymarlin3565]

Sad so very sad we've all lost you two. Thank you. Blue skies and soft rain in your journey. Cheers

[@lynndandelion]

A bittersweet day. While I will miss your vlogs, it has been lovely travelling with you, and I wish you all the very best with whatever you take on next. Thank you for taking us along with you all this time. Much Love!

[@Retired46]

Best of luck - will miss you. Have enjoyed you.

[@sunnybnk]

I can't believe it has been five years. I shall miss you both and your weekly updates but particularly Marina's pure delight in nature and her calm narration. Best wishes to you both in your future endeavours.🥲

[@WalshamUK]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos on Alba for the past few years. You two have brightened up my life. Thank you. Keith

[@tarawalls7318]

Will miss seeing you both!! Enjoy your new adventures!! ❤

[@zumbagal62]

Wishing you all the best for the future!

[@paultaylor9652]

We will miss you lots, hasn't quite been the same lately you not letting us into your life.

[@remibren]

That was to be expected given the recent months with few new videos I hope you are doing well in your new steps in life. I really enjoyed your adventures

[@wonderingworld119]

Gonna miss you both and your amazing videos.

[@EarthWatcher736]

It's been a pleasure !

[@Minikisses20000]

We'll I will miss you both. I knew this was coming. I understand you both are moving onto other things. I truly hope you guys keep the vlogs so we can keep up with your new journeys. Love to you both 🩷🩷

[@johnbday4764]

Thank you for all the vlogs , it’s been so nice to see the delight in Marinas eyes watching the dawn. I wish the best of luck to you both.

[@alexandersunter4899]

Myles and Marina I’ll miss you both. I’ll look out for your return. All the best for you both.

[@jaynecopland]

I wish you all happiness. I have to tell you, you got me through the pandemic. Such a lovely way to escape and just “be”.

[@rhysjones6069]

All the very best in your new adventures.

[@michaelcatchpole2910]

Thank you both for letting us into your life for the last 5 years,you will be truly missed.Good luck in what ever comes your way in the future.take care and stay safe ❤

[@cliftonwalker1994]

Been watching you folks for the past 3 years and have enjoyed living narrow boat life vicariously. I wish you health and happiness in your future endeavors! Thank you…

[@jackiehanning8808]

You will be missed 😢 Good luck with your new life x

[@AlastairRobertson-r4j]

Wishing you all the best.

[@jennyfulcher8035]

Wow! I will miss your weekly/biweekly episodes aboard Alba. You're the second couple who've sold their narrow boat. It was wonderful following along on your adventures, including a live band playing aboard Alba! I wish you all the best in the next chapter of your lives. Take care, Jenny USA

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Enjoy exploring and all the best whatever you choose to do. 💚

[@MelG-ut3hs]

You will both be missed. Loved your vlogs especially when you spent summers on the Thames. Please let us know how you are doing in the future and wishing you both well.

[@carolinecaiger6717]

You have left wonderful years of vlogging. Ir's been great watching you. Thank you :)

[@johnchapman3999]

Have loved your vlogs, They have been beautiful, will miss you, but all the best in your next adventure

[@anniemac3075]

I had a feeling this was coming, I wish you both the very best & happiness with wherever life takes you. X

[@debbiejacks2066]

Sad to hear this. Thank you for your videos. Wishing you all the best for the future 😊

[@shelleymantach5904]

Best of luck guys, thank you xxx

[@dianehargrave6747]

Sorry to see you go but good luck with whatever you decide to do next 😊

[@leslieanderson7899]

Thank you both for sharing your lives on Alba. I wish well as your move forward in your life journey. Cheers!

[@simonwagstaff2776]

Will miss your updates. Left England when I was a boy, and thru your videos saw so much wonderful scenery from my home country I’d never have seen otherwise. I wish you all the very best, and thanks for taking us on your journeys. ❤

[@stanleyromanowski9816]

Going to miss your videos! There are many boaters that I enjoy watching, and each gives a different and interesting perspective of life on a narrow boat and the British canals. Wishing you the best in your endeavors going forward in your lives! Cheers!

[@voodoo2882]

Cheers!! all the best to u both!!

[@susanadams4964]

Thank you for all the lovely videos and, Marina, your beautiful voice. All the best xx

[@fp30e]

Hello Myles, Marina. I sort of expected this. 5 years is a long time living on a narrowboat. We have have seen other narrowboaters go back on to dry land this past year or two. I have enjoyed following your journey and adventures. Wishing you both every happiness in your new adventure. All the very best. Spoolbox.

[@hydroesme]

I bought my boat around the same time as you and like you started working from home and left Left London, and like you, Id like to try sailing. Your videos always made me calm and happy. Thank you for the many years of amazing videos! Sad to see you go!

[@TraceyRhoades]

Wishing you all the best in your new chapter

[@scottbrookfield6813]

Thankyou for sharing your adventures. Good luck for the future. ❤

[@K_R_W]

Interesting just found this channel and poof it is over. Good Luck, and take Care, all the way from Canada!

[@groutmanalan5156]

Thanks guys for all the vlogs, and I wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

[@simonticehurst5899]

Thank you guys for taking me on your adventures all the sunrise and sunsets the snow in winter and everything else that you kindly shared I wish you all the best for the future whatever you do♥♥

[@melsparkles]

Best of luck guys, thanks for sharing the journey. I have enjoyed your vlogs. Happy trails🙂

[@mishkawp8200]

Thank you for all the vlogs and for sharing your adventures with us. I will miss you both. Good luck with the next chapter of your lives ❤

[@Allen2saint]

Five years is a long time to share any life, even an adventurous life like this. Best wishes and enjoy getting your whole life back.

[@ArleneLeRoy]

You had such an influence on my husband and I buying and living on a narrowboat - we're an older couple who moved to the UK from RSA and decided to have an adventure :) thank you for helping us to decide on this lovely life. We passed you at Henley-on-Thames and waved like crazy, so excited to see you in person. We'll miss you both - thanks for sharing and for inspiring us. Good Luck

[@suegurney4666]

How exciting for you two . Have loved your videos joys and challenges. Will miss them but new adventures await .

[@cindygutha8124]

May you have many new Adventures.I have enjoyed watching your boating Adventures on Alba.Sorry to see you leave ,you will be missed.May you find Happiness in whatever you do.🤗👋

[@deborahingles9392]

Wishing you both all the best on your new adventures in life - hopefully you will keep vlogging those adventures showing us what your up to ❤❤❤ thanks for helping us all on the journey during coved to luv life cheers Debz from Oz

[@flopsymopsy7088]

The body language seems to make their relationship clear. Best wishes to you both😊

[@gabrielecox365]

Thank you for sharing your life on Alba ❤. I wish you all the best for your future plans. I will miss you

[@despinoza]

You guys were the first, of several now, boaters I followed. Will miss you but enjoyed it all. Best of luck on your new adventures.

[@stlaw08]

Great review of the past. A great reminder of the wonderful country side through the seasons and challenges of canal boating. Wish you the best for the future. Whatever you are moving onto, I hope you will name Alba, so that we can follow on.

[@victoriahayes-kerridge9436]

Very sad to see Alba channel going! Good luck with your new adventures, guys . Xxx

[@judybeattie8062]

This is such sad news but good luck to you both in the future

[@jackiehanning8808]

Best wishes to you both..you will be missed 😢

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I’ve watched you two from your first vlog, I will miss you very much but I wish you lots of luck and happiness in your next chapter. X

[@lynmoore8355]

hope to still follow you in whatever comes next.

[@davidwoolf6948]

Good luck for the future 😢😊

[@arthurmason2532]

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I enjoyed seeing the sights I had loved when I lived in the UK. Bubs will keep me updated on how you are settling into life on the land. Love from 🇲🇺 Mauritius

[@lkn4jolly]

Quite sad actually! Must've been difficult calling it a day, kudos for the closure, bye for now! As the Japanese say, a flower only blooms for so long.. life rolls on.

[@beverleyshaw7210]

Watching you both now and I’m ready sad to hear your news , but also very glad for you. I’ve enjoyed all episodes and vlogs from Crushing Alba. Wishing you both loads of luck and all the best .

[@windsurfer2956]

Sad to see you go, goodluck.

[@PaulGodfrey]

Good luck in whatever you do next. Thanks for the videos over the last 5 years.

[@chrisknight3847]

Thank you for your sharings, wishing you both the very best with your sale and next chapter... x

[@paisleyjane9606]

It would be lovely to hear from you as plans unfold.

[@bernardhilton3527]

It all started during covid. I found KZbin and selected canal boaters, golfers, urban explorers and electric car channels. I am now on my second EV and will not go back. One thing that would put me off canal boats would be the noise and smell of a diesel engine. However the lifestyle of living off grid has been made very appealing especially when presented by you two beautiful people. I am certain that either of you would do very well in television should you choose. Good luck for the future, you deserve it, and thank you very much.❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jennypickering4012]

Thank you both...wishing you all the best in your new ventures... your sharings from Alba have been a joy and pacea to current urban living ...so grateful... hope to hear more at the right times ❤

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Hugs and best wishes to your new ventures. Thanks for being such an honest inspiration. ❤

[@tinawalstrom6060]

Such sad news! Your videos have been amazing. I wll miss you both. Good luck for the future xx

[@julieanneroberts4752]

Thank you for all the vlogs, I found them really relaxing. All the best for your future adventures x

[@sucook8621]

Good luck guys! I’ll miss watching you but I bet you won’t miss winter on the boat!

[@lif9774]

Watching you both has been such a lovely treat. Thank you for all you put into making your vlogs. Have so enjoyed it , you will be missed...but as you sent us all your love ending every vlog, we are now sending all our love to you as you end this wonderful journey onto your next adventures ❤ xx love to Susie and George. Xx

[@annjarvis9300]

Good. Bye to you both wish you well in your new venture the oldies 👍👍

[@Onegoldstarisenough]

Cheers! Good luck and have fun with whatever comes next, and thank you!

[@chrishurt5046]

Best wishes. I wii miss you both.

[@donnisdavis2185]

So glad ya'll enjoyed your adventure ... hope your life continues to grow and evolve ... happy trails, from Sunny southern Arizona !!!

[@kenjones7782]

Good luck you both should follow your dreams xx

[@serenadm6619]

I had a feeling this was coming as there was a slowdown in uploads, sad to see you go, good luck for the future :)

[@andydawkins9640]

Wishing you all the very best for the future, your vlogs have been so calming and they really have helped me feel inner piece. Hopefully one day we will see you again. Two very lovely people and definitely an inspiration to us all . Sending much love and peace ❤

[@juelkimo]

very best to both of you and thank you for all the enjoyment I've received by following your vlogs. I know you'll another exciting way to live!

[@ailsamasters657]

Good luck with your new chapter 🏠👶👍

[@clovettajackson4654]

Will miss you, but hopefully you'll keep us updated on your future adventures. All the best from Missouri.

[@ProjectNarrowboat]

I remember bumping into you guys (not literally!) one summers evening on the Thames, must have been 2020? The connection with nature is what I miss the most, too. Boating is hard work but rewarding. Good luck with your next chapter in life.

[@nighttime64]

I will miss you both so much. Yours was the first of the many channel i started watching, Saturday morning in lockdown .watching you became my hightlight. Wishing you both all the very best moving forward, safe journeys big hugs Wendy xxxxxxx

[@penneynoss9552]

I have been wondering what’s up with you. You will be missed. Wishing you many more wonderful adventures and would love updates. My emotions are all over the place. Happy and excited you are starting a new chapter in life. Sad because you are missed.

[@stringingdaisies3429]

İt's been lovely to live vicariously through your life on Alba but all good things come to an end. İ am sure you will now enjoy a proper flushing loo, plentiful water and hot baths , perhaps with sailing adventures on the open water, not limited by the canal system. Best wishes x

[@peterfleming3409]

Must agree with dougeast, your soothing voice and calmness, is one of the main reasons I watch you guys… I hope you , in your new endeavours post a few blogs. 😊

[@robertbrierley7083]

Really enjoyed your vlogs will miss them, Good luck for the future. 😊

[@dalewatson7982]

Good luck with the next chapter of your life ❤

[@paulplant6486]

I'm not really that shocked. Your vlogs have always been amazing. Good luck with whatever the future brings your way

[@carmennava1662]

Best wishes!